Rapper Ka of Brownsville and NYFD Captain Passes Away at 52 in a Tragic Loss
Ka, the Brooklyn-bred rapper with a penchant for letting his elaborate cinematic noir albums do the talking for him — not public engagements — died suddenly over the weekend.
On Monday, his IG account broke the bombshell news he died on October 12 in NYC — the place where he dedicated his livelihood. He is survived by his wife, mother and sister.
Ka just released his most recent album “The Thief Next to Jesus” a few weeks ago, in September.
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As a 20-year-man of the New York Fire Department, Ka was also remembered as a 9/11 first responder who eventually rose to the rank of captain.
Ka’s wife, media exec Mimi Valdés, posted a touching tribute, promising to see him on the other side eventually.
He was 52.
RIP